Computer Technology - 2013-14


Semester 2


May 16 - Review Games

Computer Basics Review
https://www.superteachertools.net/speedmatch/speedmatch.php?gamefile=1400092180#.U3PCYvldV8F
Word Processing Review
https://www.superteachertools.net/speedmatch/speedmatch.php?gamefile=1400086363#.U3Z24l4TJ9y
Viruses Review
https://www.superteachertools.net/speedmatch/speedmatch.php?gamefile=1400164646#.U3Z24l4TJ9y
Computer Basics Review
https://www.superteachertools.net/speedmatch/speedmatch.php?gamefile=1400092180#.U3Z3cV4TJ9y
Database Review
https://www.superteachertools.net/speedmatch/speedmatch.php?gamefile=1400085226#.U3Z3cF4TJ9y
Keyboard Shortcuts Review
https://www.superteachertools.net/speedmatch/speedmatch.php?gamefile=1400086852#.U3Z3Zl4TJ9y
Hardware Review
https://www.superteachertools.net/speedmatch/speedmatch.php?gamefile=1400083102#.U3Z3Z14TJ9y
Electronic Communications Review
https://www.superteachertools.net/speedmatch/speedmatch.php?gamefile=1399488093#.U3Z3al4TJ9y
Digital Citizenship Review
https://www.superteachertools.net/speedmatch/speedmatch.php?gamefile=1399488635#.U3Z3a14TJ9y
Networks Review
https://www.superteachertools.net/speedmatch/speedmatch.php?gamefile=1399487404#.U3Z3Zl4TJ9y
PowerPoint Review
https://www.superteachertools.net/speedmatch/speedmatch.php?gamefile=1400166046#.U3Z3Y14TJ9y
Software Review
https://www.superteachertools.net/speedmatch/speedmatch.php?gamefile=1400091583#.U3Z3Yl4TJ9y
Spreadsheets Review
https://www.superteachertools.net/speedmatch/speedmatch.php?gamefile=1400166332#.U3Z3WF4TJ9y

May 12 - Review Notes

May 8

PowerPoint on Digital Citizenship


May 6

Database file needed for in-class activity

April 30, 2014

April 22, 2014

Excel Activity 13-14.pdf


April 18, 2014
Excel Formulas Sheet (get from Mr. Wood)

April 16, 2014


Complete Excel Activities 5 & 6 - Page Setup and formatting





April 14, 2014

Excel Activities 3 & 4

adding rows & columns, moving rows and columns, fill tool, page orientation, etc.

April 3, 2014

Begin Excel Unit -



March 31, 2014 - Viruses & Catchup

This assignment shouldn't take too long...

If you finish early, please make sure you have finished internet search activity and also get caught up on drills 1-20 (if you aren't already caught up). 21-30 will be due soon...

We will start Excel next time... there will be work to do each day, so please don't fall behind. Take advantage of the time you have today.

Finally, if you want a plaque with your name on it for your yearbook, I need you to follow this link:



Information for your yearbook plaque




  1. Virus Worksheet -
  2. Virus PPT -

March 26, 2014 - Internet Search & Viruses

Turn in Internet Search Assignment and Virus Worksheet

  1. Watch the following video about how Google works (using your headphones).
    How Search Works.mp4
    Now download and watch the powerpoint on effective internet searching:
  2. Googology_2013.pptx
    Another good resource for getting tips on Google searches is here:

    http://www.google.com/intl/en_us/insidesearch/tipstricks/

  • Finally, download the assignment and complete it. You may type in the document. Please print it as two pages per sheet. Staple pages together if you have more than one page and turn it in to the basket.
  • Internet Search Assignment 1a.docx

March 12, 2014

PowerPoint Assignment
Cartoon needed for Powerpoint HERE!

March 7, 2014


One of the objectives of the Computer Tech class is:


Determine the validity of information.

This is so you can learn to distinguish between what information on the internet (or in books, magazines, etc.) is real and what might be fake or inaccurate information . This will come in handy when you do research for classes especially. Today, your assignment is to pick one of the websites below and evaluate whether or not this website is a good website to use as a source for a research project you may get in a science, English or history class.

This is an assignment that counts on your grade Please take it seriously and complete it and turn it in today before you work on anything else.

1. Download this handout and READ it BEFORE Doing THE ASSIGNMENT!!!


2. Download the Assignment (you can type on this document):

3. Choose one of the following websites to evaluate:

Sites to evaluate: (Pick one and have it open while you do your assignment)




March 5, 2014



Week 6/7

Microsoft Word Practice Test - http://masteryconnect.com/bubblesheet


Test code 262234466

Week 5 - Assignments Due on February 14



Word Assignments



Week 4 - Assignments Due on February 7


Word Assignments



Week 3 - Assignments Due on January 31



Word Assignments

  • This week, you will need to complete activities 1-3 of the following files: WP Activities 1-8.pdf
  • Also, please download and print the following page about what you know how to do in Word. As you learn a new skill, please check it off on your sheet. You should know or learn all of the skills on the page. Take a few minutes to check off all the skills you know already. Keep this in your folder. You WILL need to turn it in later, so don't lose it. - What I Know How to Do in Microsoft Word 2013.pdf



Week 2 - Assignments Due on January 24


Working with Word Assignment -

Use this document to help you with tabs => Tab_Dialog_Box.pdf
This is your instructions for completing this assignment=> Working with Word Activities.docx

Files you will need to download as part of this assignment:
Letter_Parts.doc
Declaration.doc


Week 1 - Assignments Due on January 17


Word Window Assignment

Watch PowerPoint on parts of Word Window - Word Window 2013.pptx
Fill this out - Word Window 2013.pdf
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Computer Technology Disclosure Document


After reading Disclosure document, please fill out survey information here:


2nd Quarter


December 18 - January 7

Practice exams available at:
http://quizlet.com/class/908913

State Exam Review Materials

December 16 - State Exam Review #7 & Viruses

Use this link to review Word. Take the 20 question Test (quiz) and print out your score. You should use the cards or one of the games to review before you take the test.

Quizlet Computer Tech Quizzes


Watch Video from Trend Micro on Virus Types



Virus Worksheet -

Virus PPT -

Virus Review Assignment - take Virus Review Quiz on Skyward

December 10 - Hour of Code

Today, we learned about the careers available in the Computer Science world, particularly as it relates to coding. This week is National Computer Science Week and nationwide, students and classrooms are spending one hour learning the basics of coding. Go to http://www.code.org/learn and do the Angry Birds coding activity.

December 6 - Excel Test - See Mr. Wood for instructions on taking it.

December 4

Excel Review Crossword Puzzle (Extra Credit)

Finish Excel Assignments if you are behind.
Excel Test will be given on December 6th.

- YB

December 2

- YB

November 25

Excel Formulas - See Mr. Wood for information on completing this if you get lost. - YB


November 21

Complete Excel Activities 5 & 6 - Page Setup and formatting

Instructions - Excel Activities 1-5 and 6.pdf - YB

Data File - 5 - Biology Grades.xls - YB

Data File - 6-Blank Schedule.xls - YB

November 19

Catchup Day!

November 15, 2013

Excel Activities 3 & 4

adding rows & columns, moving rows and columns, fill tool, page orientation, etc.

  • Pelican Stores #3
  • Supply Inventory #4

November 13, 2013

Begin Excel Unit - YB

November 11, 2013

Finish Networks Study Guide and Review Activity - staple together and hand in

November 7, 2013

Complete Assignment on Networks - Networks Study Guide.pdf
Complete Networks Review Activity - Networks Review Activity
(Download and Complete in Excel, and then print it out).
You may download this PowerPoint to help you if necessary - Networks.pptx

November 5, 2013

Watch Prezi Presentation on Internet Functions:
Internet Functions
Finish search assignment . . . correct answers you made mistakes on.

November 1, 2013

Drill 18 - Please return drill when you are done! - YB
  1. Watch the following video about how Google works (using your headphones).
    How Search Works.mp4


  2. Now download and watch the powerpoint on effective internet searching:

    Another good resource for getting tips on Google searches is here:
    http://www.google.com/intl/en_us/insidesearch/tipstricks/

  3. Finally, download the assignment and complete it. You may type in the document. Please print it as two pages per sheet and double-sided (if you print to the HP 4015 printer). Staple pages together if you have more than one page and turn it in to the basket.
- YB


October 30, 2013

Evaluate one of the following websites to see if it is a good website for research purposes. See Mr. Wood if you have any questions about this activity.

Evaluation Form: - YB



Sites to evaluate: (Pick one)

October 28, 2013

  • Finish taking test on Word
    • B5 test code: 589139479
    • B7 test code: 896139598

  • Social Networking & Quiz - Get headphones if you don't have them and visit this website to watch a presentation on Social Media and online collaboration:http://www.ctetutor.com/modules/ctsocialmedia/story.html
  • At the end of the slideshow and after you watch the videos, there is a short quiz. When you finish with the quiz, print your results, write your name on them and hand them in.







1st quarter


October 18, 2013
  • Get any late work finished and turned in
  • Complete Button Assignment (refresher on inserting graphics in Word or PowerPoint)
  • Button Assignment Link

Day 12: Sep 23, 2013

  • Finish PowerPoint assignments 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 - Hand in all at same time. DON'T DO 2.6
  • Retake Quiz if you want.

Day 11: Sep 18, 2013

  • Take Computer Hardware & Software Quiz (on Skyward)
  • Start unit on PowerPoint
  • Link to download student files

Day 10: Sep 17, 2013

  • Correct Intel Assignment
  • Complete the Notes for Computer Hardware (2) (started last time), Computer Software (3), and Computer Performance (4) by using the PowerPoints. Then, using those notes and the Computer Technology Notes (1) that Mr. Wood will pass back to you, fill out the Computer Hard/Soft Crossword Puzzle for review.



Day 9: Sep 13, 2013

  • Correct Ethics & Disney Copyright Assignment (in class).
  • Complete the Notes for Computer Hardware (2).


Day 8: Sep 11, 2013

Day 7: Sep 9, 2013

Day 6: Sep 5, 2013

  • Drill 4 (you may work on other drills if you finish early)
  • Download Instructions for Word Processing Projects 8 & 9 (if in class, get from Mr. Wood)
  • Word Processing Assignment - MS IT Academy Project 8 - Columns
    Project File
  • Word Processing Assignment - MS IT Academy Project 9 - Tables
    (No Project File for this Assignment - Create from Scratch)

Day 5: Sep 3, 2013

  • Drill 3 (you may work on other drills if you finish early)
  • Word Processing Assignment - MS IT Academy Project 5
    Project File
    Instructions
  • Word Processing Assignment - MS IT Academy Project 7 - Using Smart Art and shape formatting tools (Mr. Wood will demonstrate this)
    (No Project File for this Assignment - Create from Scratch)
    InstructionsAnswer Key

Day 4: August 29, 2013

  • Drill 2
  • Word Processing Assignment - MS IT Academy Project 3 (Document Formatting) - May finish in class next time
    Project File
    Instructions
  • Word Processing Assignment - MS IT Academy Project 4 (Margins, Tabs, Headers, Footers)
    Project File
    Instructions

Day 3: August 27, 2013

  • Drill 1
  • Word Processing - Importance of Spell Check - Presentation (watch in class)
  • Word Processing Assignments W-1 (Office Specialist) - Get from Mr. Wood

Day 2: August 23, 2013

Finish Terminology 1 notes and correct
File management Assignment - Download and follow directions - YB


Day 1: August 21, 2013 - Yearbook don't do this assignment!

Disclosure Document & Course Overview
Login Procedures
Start working on Terminology 1


If you wish to sign up for a Dropbox Account, you may follow this link:

Integrated Project Form & Instructions here! -
Integrated Project.pdf